From the Pastor
September 7, 2014
23rd
Sunday in
Ordinary Time
I can recall singing
‘He’s Got the Whole
World in His Hands’
at
Masses
back
when folk or guitar
music was in its
infancy!
At last
June’s Mass for my
elementary school,
Saint
Paul
the
Apostle in Irvington’s, ‘All-Class Reunion’ we
sang some ‘oldies but goodies’ of that era: ‘Here
We Are,’ ‘Alle, Alle,’ and ‘Sons of God!’’ Liturgical
music and lyrics has evolved since then; those
tunes and words were so basic, so simplistic and
a bit infantile - yet their theology was profoundly
deep! In those days, some expected nuclear war
to annihilate all creation, so we needed to recall
that the world is firmly in God’s hands! But as
today’s Preface reminds us: God also made us
stewards of creation:
Preface V of the Sundays in Ordinary Time: Creation
It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,
always and everywhere to give you thanks,
Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God.
For you laid the foundations of the world and have
arranged the changing of times and seasons;
you formed man in your own image and set
humanity over the whole world in all its wonder,
to rule in your name over all you have made
and for ever praise you in your mighty works,
through Christ our Lord.
And so, with all the Angels, we praise you,
as in joyful celebration we acclaim:
The Church: The First To Be ‘Green.’ Long before
the
preservation,
just
distribution
and
safeguarding for future generations of God’s gift
of creation became a primary concern - or as we
now say “the PC” or Politically Correct thing to do
- the Church was -as we also say - green!’ For
since the 1960’s the Mass has had a Preface
extolling God’s gift of creation and highlighting
our role as its steward. What’s a steward?
Jesus often said we are stewards from whom
God will one day demand an account of our
stewardship. In one parable He said it this way:
“A rich man had a steward who was reported to
him for squandering his property. He summoned
him and said, ‘What is this I hear about you?
Prepare a full account of your stewardship,
because you can no longer be my steward.’”
[Luke 16:1-2] Jesus also warned that all to whom
more has been entrusted, more will be
demanded! [C.f. Luke 12:48] So we who live in a
land blessed with so many natural resources
must be exemplary in the way we conserve,
ration, share and recycle all God has entrusted to
us … or else!
Catholic doctrine and teaching on our care for
environment - as well as today’s Preface - are all
firmly rooted in the Sacred Scriptures. In fact, the
first two lines of the Preface - which describe
how God laid the world’s foundation, set all
things in motion and continues to govern it - and
made the human person the highpoint and
overseer of all created things, summarize the first
two chapters of the Book of Genesis.
The Bible also stresses how all created things,
each in their particular way, offer praise to the
Creator. Some Psalms and Canticles [the term for
biblical songs NOT found in the Book of Psalms or songs of
praise] sing of how even inanimate objects and
non-human life bless the Lord:
Sun and moon, bless the Lord;
Stars of heaven, bless the Lord;
Every shower and dew, bless the Lord;
All you winds, bless the Lord;
Fire and heat, bless the Lord;
Cold and chill, bless the Lord;
Dew and rain, bless the Lord;
Frost and chill, bless the Lord;
Hoarfrost and snow, bless the Lord;
Nights and days, bless the Lord;
Light and darkness, bless the Lord;
Lightnings and clouds, bless the Lord;
Let the earth bless the Lord,
Mountains and hills, bless the Lord;
Everything growing on earth, bless the Lord;
You springs, bless the Lord;
Seas and rivers, bless the Lord;
You sea monsters and all water creatures,
bless the Lord
All you birds of the air, bless the Lord;
All you beasts, wild and tame, bless the Lord;
All you mortals, bless the Lord.
[C.f. Daniel 3:62-82 or for the entire Canticle: 51-90]
How can you more profoundly and prayerfully
‘bless the Lord’ by your use of all created things?
In His holy Name,
Rev. Thomas J. Serafin
Our Parish Prayers
Services and Intentions: September 6-14
Saturday
Vigil: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm Helen Weiss
r/o: Susan & Joe Mania
Sunday
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Nicholas Squicciarini
r/o: Kathy Miller
9:30 am Asuncion Espinoza
r/o: Kathy Weber
11:30 am Elizabeth Tobak
r/o: Loretta Wittik
Monday
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9:00 am Alba Morelli
r/o: Janis Morelli
Tuesday
Saint Peter Claver
9:00 am Adam & Anastasia Czajkowski
r/o: Gertrude Neis
Wednesday
9:00 am Samantha Franco
r/o: Teresa Walten
Thursday
Anthony Infante, Jr.
r/o: Ann & Jim Letchford
Friday
9:00 am Prayer Service with Holy Communion
Saturday
Vigil: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
5:00 pm Anna Hueston
r/o: Susan & Joe Mania & family
Sunday
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
8:00 am Thomas Dornan
r/o: Claire & Bill Long
9:30 am Nicholas Squicciarini
r/o: The Edwards family
11:30 am Joan Spies
r/o: Petrelli family
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The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week
for the intention of Nancy McCluney
at the request of Joan Drake
Parish Email Distribution List
We are beginning to use email
distribution
to
get
timely
information out to our parishioners.
During the week of August 11, two
emails were sent to all parishioners. If
you did not receive an email from the Parish
Office, (email address: jferrari@parishmail.com),
first check your `spam` folder. If you still did not
get an email, it means we do not have a current
email address for you on file. If you would like to
receive future email communications from us,
please
email
the
Parish
Office
at
parishoffice@easeton.net.
“For everything there is a season and a time for
every purpose under heaven…”
a time to be born… We welcome the newly
baptized:
a time to heal… We pray for all the sick of our
Parish and especially for:
Jack Boland
Dave Kreutzer
Paul Di Ionno
Helen Pinter
Margaret Hunt
Paul Urban
Names will remain on our sick list for three months
after which time they will be removed, unless we are
notified to keep them on the list.
a time to die…
Exaltation of the Holy Cross: September 14
Next week’s Pastor’s Bulletin Article
explains the history and purpose of
next week’s Exaltation of the Holy
Cross, which preempts the 24th Sunday
in Ordinary Time. To help carry in the Cross we
will adore during Mass, contact the Parish Office
to let us know which Mass you will attend next
weekend. Just come 15 minutes early for a brief,
simple rehearsal. It is also the traditional day to
bless crosses and crucifixes [a cross with an
image of Christ’s Body] so bring them to Mass
next weekend; they will be blessed during each
Mass’s Concluding Rites.
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Save the Date!
Saturday, October 18, - 7:00 PM
Seton Men’s Club sponsoring a
Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival:
Sounds of the 50’s - 60’s - 70’s
Break out those poodle skirts, bobby socks and
saddle shoes! Pull the bell bottom jeans out of
moth balls!
Tickets will be available beginning Sunday,
September 14 at the Parish Picnic. Get your
tickets early!
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Take Home Holy Water!
If you would like to take home some holy water,
there are cups available in the drawers of the
cabinet in the narthex where the offerings are
placed before Mass.
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Seas Parish Picnic
Next Sunday, September 14, 2014
Get your tickets today!
Free-will donation requested to help defray costs.
Parish Ministry Contacts
Ministers of the Liturgy
To join a ministry, please contact the ministry head. A
booklet with the complete list of ministries can be
found in the narthex or is available on our website:
www.parishesonline/seasthreebridges.
Adult Choir/Cantors ........ Brett Walzer ~ 782-1475 x20
Adult Faith Formation ..... Diane Luceri ~ 782-1475 x14
Baptismal Prep ........... Anne & Brian Moore ~ 534-2136
Cancer Support Group ...... Andrew Casella ~ 782-1475
Employment Group ................ Deacon Mike ~ 400-3036
EM of Holy Communion/Homebound/Hospital .............
Larry Dawkins ~ 284-1617
Fatima Rosary .............................. Shirley Frey ~ 806-4889
Guitar Group .......... Rusty & Linda Williams ~ 782-7551
Hospitality-After Mass ....... Pauline Martino ~ 240-5959
Knights of Columbus . Floyd Campbell ~ 732-598-5905
Lazarus Ministry ......................... Anne Hayes ~ 751-5660
Linens Ministry .......................... Parish Office ~ 782-1475
Liturgical Environment ...... Norma Santella ~ 782-1475
Men’s Club .......................... Deacon Paul ~ 782-1475 x13
Military Outreach ...... Chris McPherson ~908-246-5114
Prayer Shawls ........................ Judy Herdman ~ 782-7973
Pat Rivero ~ 806-7890
Readers ...................................... George Keith ~ 369-8650
Respect for Life........................ Helen Schuler ~ 369-6618
R.C.I.A. ................................. Diane Luceri ~ 782-1475 x14
Sacristans ........... Maureen & John Lybarger ~ 369-5331
Seton Seniors .......................... Ben Mulhearn ~ 284-2650
Usher/Minister of Hospitality .... Bob Caron ~ 236-6492
Wedding Coordinator ...........Geri Kaczorek ~ 369-3712
Women’s Spirituality ........ Mary Ann Hauck ~ 369-5483
We acknowledge with appreciation the following
Liturgical Ministers who will serve at next weekend’s
Masses: September 13 & 14
Youth Ministries
Altar Servers ....................... Suzanne Wooby ~ 369-6390
Children’s Choir ........................Coleen Cucci ~ 346-0367
Children’s Liturgy (CLOW) ... Kelly Robison ~ 284-2234
Passion Play ............. Walter & Kathy Urban ~ 788-7414
Religious Formation Main Line ......................... 284-2929
P.C.L............................. Mariam Nawab ~ 284-2929 x23
Confirmation ..................... Jenni Clark ~ 284-2929 x24
RF Secretary................................Gina Perez ~ 284-2929
Safe Environment Background Coordinator ................
Helen Schuler ~ 369-6618
Summer RF..................................Gina Perez ~ 284-2929
Karen Baron ~ 806-4384
VBS .................................. Marissa Sias/Marian Wasitowski
seasvbs@yahoo.com
WINGS Youth Ministry ....... Jenni Clark ~ 284-2929 x24
jclark@easeton.net
WINGS Ministry organizes the following events:
Breakfast with Santa; Easter Egg-stravaganza;
Epiphany Pageant; Mardi Gras; Trunk or Treat
Last Weekend’s Collections
August 31:
$10,844.10
Thank you!
Mortgage Information
Beginning Mortgage
$ 2,600,000
Current Balance
$ 2,219,642
Principal Paid to Date
$
380,358
Interest Paid to Date
$
437,033
Monthly Payment
$
14,761.41
5:00 PM Mass
Sacristan:
Ruth
Pryor;
EMs:
Lisa
O’Connell,
Thomas O’Connell, Fran Riccardi, Rita Koch,
Melissa Hampton, Fred Fischl, Nancy Fischl,
Pat
Ramanchandran;
Readers:
Tim
Henry,
John Polkowski; Altar Servers: Kayli Marques,
Samantha Chavez, Kylie Hampton, Hadley Sheridan
8:00 AM Mass
Sacristan: Fran McAfee; EMs: Judy Ashcraft,
Russ
Balunis,
Carol
Altomare,
Bob
Clarke,
Jackie Cornetta, Brian Dornan, Lois Dornan,
Dee Bovino; Readers: Chris Steinberg, Frank Steinberg;
Altar
Servers:
Sarah
Wooby,
Evan
Wooby,
Alex Buckland, Alex Sias
9:30 AM Mass
Sacristan: Becky Klementovich; EMs: Kathy Cebulka,
Frank Catanzareti, Frank Cuccio, Mary Cuccio,
Sheila Curran, Maria DeSapio, Alicia Esposito,
Denise
Cecere;
Readers:
Helen
Thornton,
Rich Kilpatrick; Altar Servers: Nicole Culver,
Patrick Monus, Megan Connolly, Gianna Uvari
11:30 AM Mass
Sacristan: Frank Petranich; EMs: Mike Schuler,
Maureen Sammis, Larry Dawkins, Lynne Dawkins,
Christine Walker, Terry Walten, Laurie Markowski,
Patrick Norris; Readers: Joan Drake, Mike Stanbro;
Altar Servers: Markus Lauber, Matthew Lauber,
Tre Walker, Riley Walker
This Weekend’s Readings
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9
God has appointed the prophet as a watchman
over his people. If he fails to give them warning
against sin, he will be held responsible.
Second Reading: Romans 13:8-10
In this beautiful letter, Paul says that all
commandments are contained in this: “You shall
love your neighbor as yourself.”
Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20
Jesus explains to his disciples how to respond to
those who wrong them - with gentleness and
practical wisdom. He promises that whenever
“two or three are gathered in my name, there am
I in their midst.”
© 1999 Bon Venture Services, Inc.
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Next Weekend’s Readings
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
First Reading: Numbers 21:4b-9
Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11
Gospel Reading: John 3:13-17
Religious Formation News
Teaching About God’s Gift of Forgiveness
Catechetical Sunday Blessings
September 7, 2014
On Catechetical Sunday, parishes across the
country will honor those who share in the
evangelizing and teaching mission of the Church
through a special rite of commissioning and
blessing.
Here at “St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church” the
following Catechists, Teachers, Parish Minsters
and Parents will be commissioned to share the
faith of the Church with the adults, families,
youth, and children of the parish.
Susan Apisa
Judy Ashcraft
Anita Auriemma
Robert Besecker
Elizabeth Bonsignore
Theresa Catanzareti
Barbara Ciempola
Jenni Clark
Tim Connolly
Kelly Critelli
Christopher Culver
Christine DellaPenna
Debbie Devine
Donna Donovan
Alex Ferrari
Sharon Finazzo
Ellen Gentzel
Tracey Giannouris
Paula Haggerty
Hillary Hall
Joan Hanley
Tracy Hennessy
MaryBeth Hickey
Debbie Kaminsky
Theresa Kelly
Laureen Lauber
Denise Lloyd
Jennifer Luceri
Maureen Lybarger
Angela McVerry
Tina Merola
Kathy Miller
Luisa Nastasi
Carmela Noto
Samantha Pellicane
Alexa Perez
Erica Piechota
Gina Raimondo
Sal Randazze
Nettie Rivituso
Gladys Rodriguez
Ann Rolon
Pamela Saus
Christina Schuler
Janet Scott
Maddy Sias
Anthony Siniscalco
Donna Smolenski
Katia Tempalsky
Kathy Urban
Walter Urban
Denise Verdicchio
Marian Wasitowski
Jen Zook
I thank each of you for showing us how to live
our faith! We will be sure to pray for you
throughout the coming year.
Mariam Nawab PCL
“Children are a gift from the Lord.” PS.127:3
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Attention Parents of Upcoming 2nd Graders:
Mark Your Calendars for a First Holy
Communion/First Penance meeting on
September 29, 2014 at 12:30pm OR 7:30pm
Religious Formation Upcoming Events
September 2014
Sept. 7:
Catechetical Sunday: 9:30 Mass
Sept. 8/9/10: All RF Classes Resume
Opening Prayer in the Church
Sept. 11:
WINGS Youth Group Mtg 7:00
Sept. 13/14: FHC Prep - Sign in begins
Sept. 14:
Echoes of Faith-Theology
Prayer & Spirituality 10:30-12:30pm
Sept. 22:
Confirmation Prep - Church Tour
During Class
Sept. 27/28: Confirmation Prep - Rite of
Enrollment 5:00 Mass OR 11:30
Mass with meeting immediately
following in Holy Family Room
Sept. 28:
Echoes of Faith - Session #1 - 10:30
Holy Family Room
Sept. 29:
Confirmation Prep – Learning
Session#1 -Sacraments of Initiation
Sept. 29/30: Grade 1 - Church Tour
Sept. 29:
FHC Prep - Parent Meeting - 12:30
OR 7:30pm- HFR
Sept. 30:
Echoes of Faith -Session #1- 9:30
Holy Family Room
Oct. 1:
Grade 1 - Church Tour
Catechetical Sunday
September 7, 2014
All Parish Faith Formation Ministry Leaders
(Catechists/Aides/Building
Coordinators/Hall
Monitors/CLOW
Leaders/Baptismal
Prep
Leaders/VBS/SRF/Wedding Coordinators/Altar
Server Leaders/Children’s Choir Leaders/Teen
Ministry Leaders/Adult Faith Formation Leaders
and RCIA Leaders are invited to take part in the
special blessing Mass at 9:30 followed by a
reception.
Religious Formation Classes Resume
September 8, 9, & 10, 2014
Echoes of Faith Training - The Catechetical Set
Sundays-10:30-12:30pm or Tuesdays-9:30-11:30
Getting Started as a Catechist:
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014 or Tues, Sept. 30, 2014
Role of the Catechist:
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014 or Tues, Oct. 7, 2014
The Person of the Catechist:
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 or Tues, Oct. 14, 2014
Adult Faith Formation
Theology of the Body
8 Part Introduction Study
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00 am or 7:30-9:00 pm
October 7th - November 25th
On this Catechetical Sunday, we thank God for
the blessings of the following catechists who
have answered the call of Christ to bring the
“Good News” to others by facilitating in our
Adult Faith Formation programs at SEAS:
Judy Ashcraft
Coleen Cucci
Diane Luceri
John Lybarger
Maureen Lybarger
Kathy Miller
Janis Morelli
Donna Ostroman
Helen Schuler
Helen Thornton
Peter Thornton
Walter Urban
Registration is open for all of our fall Adult Faith
Formation programs which take place in the
Holy Family Room at SEAS—one or more will be
sure to inspire you and enrich your life! For more
information - or to register for any program - call
Diane Luceri at 782-1475 x 14 or email her at
dluceri@easeton.net.
Mary: A Biblical Walk with
the Blessed Mother
Wednesdays: 9:30-11:00 am or 7:30-9:00 pm
September 24th - November 12th
The Church celebrates the
birthday of our Blessed
Mother Mary this Monday,
September
8th,
nine
months
after
her
Immaculate Conception.
What better way to honor
your mother this year than
to make a pledge to spend
some time learning about
how she is the model disciple and how she can
lead you to a closer relationship with her Divine
Son. Materials required: Study binder ($30), New
American Bible, Catechism of the Catholic
Church. Those who have already registered can
pick up their study binders now.
Don’t forget your Mother’s birthday—
sign up for this program by Sept. 8th!!!
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The Theology of the Body
takes us on an exhilarating
journey that leads us everupward from the body to the
union of man and woman to
the union of Christ and the
Church into the eternal union
of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Come join us on this amazing
journey this fall. No home
study is required. Materials required: study guide
($15). Those who have registered can pick up
their study guides now. If you would like to sign
up, PLEASE REGISTER NO LATER THAN SEPT.
23rd!
Quick Journey through the Bible
Monday Evenings: 7:00-8:30 pm
October 6th - November 24th
Have you ever tried to read the Bible and gave
up? Does the idea of reading the Bible sound
intimidating or even boring? Are you the parent
of a Confirmation candidate? Are you a catechist
and interested in completing your certification?
If you answered, “yes!” to any of these questions,
then this is the bible study for you! This is an
introductory program that presents the entire
sweep of the Bible in a way that is easy to
understand and genuinely fun. In no time you
will be reading the Bible on your own in a way
that makes sense! It is offered at the same time as
Confirmation
classes—perfect
for
parents
especially since the candidates will also be
learning this system! This study also counts
towards
catechist
certification.
Materials
required: workbook ($20), New American Bible.
PLEASE REGISTER NO LATER THAN SEPT. 22nd!
Echoes of Faith Plus: Prayer & Spirituality
Sunday, September 14th
10:30 am -12:30 pm
What is prayer? Many are surprised when they
hear that prayer is “listening and responding to
God!” Aren’t we the ones that begin prayer?
How does God start the dialogue with you in
your life? How can you best respond to this call?
Come join us as we reflect on these issues and
more as we explore the 4th Pillar of the
Catechism, “Prayer & Spirituality!” Note: This
session is required for Catechist certification
RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
SEAS Youth Ministries
On this Catechetical Sunday, we thank God for
the blessings of the following catechists who
have answered the call of Christ to bring the
“Good News” to others by teaching and/or
“Breaking open the Word” with those seeking to
become Catholic through the RCIA program:
Altar Server Ministry - Third Grade & Older
David Geisler
Cliff Jorgenson
Christine Kukel
Diane Luceri
John Lybarger
Maureen Lybarger
Laura Sepesi
Wendy VanDine
Have you or anyone you know been considering
the possibility of becoming a member of the
Catholic Church? Is there someone in your life
with whom you’d like to share their Catholic
faith? Have you been coming to Mass for years
and feel that now is the time for you to become
Catholic?
Whatever your reasons might be for choosing to
become Catholic, beneath that choice is God
who is calling you to “Come and see!” The Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the way in
which adults become fully active, participating
members of the Catholic Church. It helps adults
grow in their relationship with God, become
familiar with Catholic teachings and practices,
get acquainted with people in the parish and get
involved in service with the parish and wider
community.
Through this process non-Christian adults are
prepared for Baptism, Confirmation and first
Eucharist, and non-Catholic Christians and
Catholics who are only baptized are prepared for
Confirmation and first Eucharist, which takes
place at the Easter Vigil. Ready to find out more?
RCIA Inquiry Sessions ~ Sept. 20th & 21st
Come to any Mass the weekend of September
20th & 21st. There will be speakers at each Mass
talking about their experience in the RCIA.
Following each Mass you will have the
opportunity to meet with the RCIA team to
receive more information and to have any
questions answered. If you prefer, you may
contact our RCIA Director, Diane Luceri, at 7821475 X 14 or dluceri@easeton.net, at any time to
find out more information or to set up an
appointment.
Adult
Catholics
needing
Confirmation should also contact Diane.
An information and training session for
both children AND a parent will be held
on Sunday, September 21 at 4:00 PM in
the church.
All interested in this
ministry should email Suzanne Wooby at
woobyfamily@comcast.net with child's name,
grade, and email address.
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SEAS' Angels Children's Choir
Are you a kid who loves to sing?
Would you like to help our church get
closer to Jesus by praying through
song? Then come & check out the
Children’s Choir! SEAS Angel Choir runs from
October till May.
We rehearse on Sunday
mornings in the Church from 10:30-11:00 AM
and lead song at 5:00 PM on the first Saturday of
the month & for special events. There is no fee,
no auditions and no pre-registration required.
Watch the bulletin in late September for more
information regarding our first rehearsal which
will include a brief parent meeting and
registration.
For more info, please contact
Coleen Cucci at 908-346-0367 or by email at
seaskidschoir@gmail.com.
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WINGS Teen/Tween Ministries
The youth groups are gearing up for the upcoming
school year! There are so many exciting ministries
available to our teens and tweens! Visit the WINGS
page on the parish website to learn about
upcoming events and meetings, as well as
opportunities for service and leadership, friendship
and FUN! The WINGS group helps as part of the
Confirmation Prep Team, and runs events for the
church community, including the Youth Booth at
the Parish Picnic, a Haunted House at Trunk or
Treat, The Prayer Fair, Breakfast with Santa, The
Epiphany Pageant, Mardi Gras, the Easter EggStravaganza, and there are many more new and
fun ideas in the works! This year we are also
establishing a scholarship program and are in need
of a few more people to join the scholarship award
committee. If you can help with this committee, or
would like to be involved with the tween or teen
ministry please visit the WINGS page on our Parish
Website
or
contact
Jenni
Clark
at
jclark@easeton.net. You can also check the bulletin
board outside of the Religious Formation office for
calendars, flyers, and updates.
SEAS Ministry News
Seton Men’s Club - Upcoming Meetings
There will be no regularly scheduled meeting in
September due to the Parish Picnic. The next
meeting of the Men’s Club will be Thursday,
October 9 at 7:30 PM in the Holy Family Room.
Please join us and our guest speaker, Rev. Alex
Carles, Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception
Church, Somerville.
Our November meeting will be on November 13.
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Women’s Spirituality Group
SEAS Parish Picnic
With the SEAS picnic coming up on Sunday,
September 14, WSG help has also been
requested with the food serving lines. Please
email seaswsg@gmail.com if you are available for
either the 12:30-3:00 PM (set up and serve) or
the 3:00-5:00 PM (serve and clean up) shift.
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SAVE THE DATE!
What: WSG Day of Reflection:
"Companions on the Journey What to Pack"
Who: Presented by Sr. Mary
Joseph Albright, SCC, of Quellen
Spirituality Center, Mendham
When: Saturday, October 11
Registration from 9:00 to 9:30 AM
Program begins at 9:45 AM and
concludes by 3:00 PM
Suggested Donation: $30 includes breakfast items
and catered lunch. Sign up in the Narthex after all
Masses.
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Military Ministry - Military and Veterans Families
Wednesday, September 17, 7:30 pm
Military veterans, active duty/reserve
military personnel, families and
friends of those who served.... ALL
parishioners are welcomed to attend
but we particularly would like OUR
veterans to come and help us design this ministry
based on your experiences.
The mission of this ministry is to address the
numerous emotional, spiritual and pastoral
needs of those men and women who have, and
continue to serve and defend our country in all
branches of military service.
If you have any questions, please contact
Chris McPherson, Parish Military Ministry
Coordinator
at
908-246-5114
or
at
cmcpherson73@embarqmail.com.
Moms - Time for a Change?
Ready for a little Peace and Joy?
Momnipotent - 8 week study for Moms
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:45 am
First & Third Tuesday’s Starting October 7
Is being a mother what you thought it would be?
The exhaustion, monotony, mounting unfinished
projects, loss of a sense of self… Many moms
quietly resign themselves to the idea that peace,
happiness, and joy are things they will need to
find in spite of motherhood, not because of it.
Journey with a diverse group women as they
discuss real issues that moms face every day.
Materials Required: Study Workbook ($30)
For more information or to register, contact Jennie
Stanbro by email: jenniestanbro@gmail.com or
phone: 908-892-3559
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Respect Life Ministry
In response to the daily needs of our
parishioners, community, nation and world, we
humbly implore those seeking comfort and
guidance to attend Eucharistic Adoration here at
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Starting in
September, we will offer Adoration in the chapel
every Monday morning after the 9:00 AM Mass
for one full hour. Beginning in October, we will
also hold Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on
the first Sunday of each month after the
11:30 AM Mass for one full hour. Our prayers
and meditations will be held in the Daily Mass
Chapel unless otherwise noted.
Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and
carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
All Knitters and Crocheters: The next
meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry
will be on Thursday, September 11 in
the Adult Conference Room in the morning from
10 AM-12 PM and in the evening from 7:00-8:30
PM.
Come to whichever meeting fits your
schedule. All are welcome whether you are
novice or veteran. If you know of someone who
could use one of our shawls, or for more
information, please call Judy Herdman at 908782-7973.
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Other SEAS Information
Around the Diocese
Silver & Golden Wedding Anniversary
Celebration
Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 4:00 PM
Church of St. Joseph - Fancy Basket Tricky Tray
Friday, September 19, 2014
Doors open at 5:30 pm.
Continuous Raffles beginning at 7:00 pm.
$20.00 admission includes a light supper
and 1 sheet of 20 green tickets
(each green ticket prize valued $20 to $49.99).
Beverages are also available for purchase
(No outside food or drink allowed into event).
Proceeds benefit St. Joseph’s Improvement
Programs. No substitution of the offered prize may
be made and no cash will be given in lieu of the
prize. Not valid unless holder is present at the
drawings. No one under 18 will be admitted.
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Meghan Cokeley on Theology of the Body
October 4, 2014 - 8am-3pm
Church of the Immaculate Conception
35 Mountain Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876
Cost is $15 and includes continental breakfast and
lunch; must register by Sept. 29 to be guaranteed
lunch. For further information, contact ICC Edge
Young Adult Ministry at edge.icc@gmail.com
Meghan Cokeley, the Director of the office of the
New Evangelization in Philadelphia, will speak on
four topics related to Pope Saint John Paul II’s
Theology of the Body. Meghan earned a bachelor's
degree in theology from Notre Dame in 2001 and a
master's degree in Church history, also at Notre
Dame, in 2003. She further studied for three years
on Theology of the Body at the Pope John Paul II
Institute on Marriage and Family in Washington.
We hope you will join us for this educational event.
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Retrouvaille – A lifeline for troubled marriages
Thinking about Separation or Divorce? You
Can Help Your Marriage – Do you feel
alone? Are you frustrated or angry with
each other? Do you argue … or have you just
stopped talking to each other? Does talking about
it only make it worse? Retrouvaille is sponsored by
the Family Life Office, to help couples through
difficult times in their marriages. It helps spouses
uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and
commitment that originally brought them together.
The program is highly successful in saving hurting
marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples
who have already separated or divorced.
For confidential information about the September
program beginning with a weekend on Sept 26-28
call the Family Life Office 732-562-1990 x1624 or
visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com. To
register call Tom & Pat McTague (evenings) 732583-4468 or (days) Rich & Annette Colasuonno
732-236-0671.
You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or
50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of
Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows and
receive a personalized certificate from Bishop
Paul G. Bootkoski at a special Evening Prayer
Service in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi,
Metuchen.
Application forms may be secured by contacting
SEAS parish office or by logging on to the
diocesan website: www.diometuchen.org. Click
on EVENTS tab (top of page); scroll over to
EVENTS BY CATEGORY (left side of page) and
Click on MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT; click on
SILVER & GOLD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION;
click on REGISTRATION FORM. Please note: this
form can be typed on and printed out but cannot
be forwarded.
If you wish to keep the
information it must be SAVED AS a word
document in your computer.
Return completed forms to SEAS Parish Office to
be signed by a pastoral minister and forwarded
to the Family Life Office. Registration deadline is
Monday, October 6. A confirmation letter will be
sent once your application has been processed.
Formal invitations and seating tickets will be
mailed approximately two weeks prior to the
celebration. Tickets are not required for guests.
Everyone is welcome to attend this joyous event.
For additional information call the Family Life
Office/Diocese of Metuchen 732-562-1990
x1705.
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SEAS Craft Show needs your help with supplies!
Do you buy coffee? Perhaps you use snacks in
plastic containers for your family (pretzels usually
are sold like this)? Sugar? The list goes on! YOU
CAN HELP! We are collecting large wide mouth
plastic containers with covers to use during this
year’s show. All we ask is that you clean it out
and drop it off at the Parish Office! Thanks!!
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Confirmation Program Needs Supplies
We are collecting magazines for a project for the
8th grade Confirmation Preparation classes. If
you are looking to get rid of your stack of
magazines (family friendly, of course) please
drop them off in the RF Office and we will
dispose of them for you! Thanks!
Annual Charity Golf Event
We need Sponsors to help fund programs like our much-appreciated
monthly Poker Day & Lunch at Veterans Hospital in Lyons, NJ
The Knights of Columbus Council 15540 at SEAS
is pleased to announce our
Second Annual Charity Golf Event.
It is nearly upon us!
Last year, over $5,500 was raised to fund the many outreach programs of the council like: Lyon's VA
Hospital, Life Choices in Phillipsburg, the ARC Hunterdon, The Home for Battered Women,
Immaculata H.S. and the Special Olympics.
Our Charity Golf Event is our single largest fundraising event of the year.
The fun will be held on Monday, September 22 at Beaver Brook Country Club.
Play is open to all. As many have requested, this year we will have a
dinner-only option so more may participate.
In order to continue supporting these programs, we are asking everyone who can participate
as a Sponsor to consider doing so. Pamphlets with details on how you can be a Sponsor will be
handed out after all Masses this weekend.
All checks should be made payable to: Knights of Columbus Council 15540
and mailed to: Tim Connolly, 48 Copper Penny Rd, Flemington, NJ 08822
Questions may be directed to: Joe Lang at 908-371-0885, Tim Connolly at 908-788-0996,
Mike Schuler at 908-812-8298, or Bob Besecker at 908-310-6236.